Thousands celebrate Luton Carnival

One of the costumes at the Luton Carnival Credit: Credit: Steve Bainbridge

Thousands of people joined in the celebrations at the Luton International Carnival yesterday.

The annual one-day event was hailed a success by organisers. Hopeton Walker, Chairman of the UK Centre for Carnival Arts, was delighted with the carnival atmosphere.

Bedfordshire Police says the event concluded peacefully with just a handful of arrests. Approximately 140 officers were on duty, supported by colleagues from British Transport Police.

A woman blows a kiss during the Luton Carnival parade Credit: Steve Bainbridge